Elections coming up in Essex on Thursday 7 May 2026
27 March 2026
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Two Notices of Election have been published today ahead of the Essex County Council elections and a Chelmsford City Council by-election
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Majority of Council Leaders in Essex back keeping 'local government as local as possible’
Ten council Leaders in Essex, have demonstrated their joint public support for the creation of five new unitary authorities across Essex.
Chelmsford Market staff named ‘Team of the Year’ by NABMA
Chelmsford Market was awarded Small Market Team of the Year at the NABMA Market Awards 2025.
New Chelmsford strategy sets out plans to tackle homelessness
Chelmsford City Council has unveiled a new five-year plan to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping across the district.
Proposed changes to Chelmsford Local Development Scheme
Chelmsford City Council is considering an update to the document which sets out the process and timetable for preparing its Local Plan.
Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Constant Wife is coming to Chelmsford Theatre
Chelmsford Theatre is set to receive a production from internationally esteemed theatre company, the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Give your views on the public consultation process for planning matters in Chelmsford
A consultation opens to review the strategy that sets out how the community can have their voices heard in local planning matters.
New interactive children’s exhibition to explore the imagination of Oi Frog! author Kes Gray
A new family-friendly exhibition at the Museum of Chelmsford this autumn will explore the works of bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray.
'Just right' option proposed for five councils in Essex
Local councils across Essex, including Chelmsford, are set to debate a widely supported, ‘just right’ proposal for their own reorganisation.
New social club for Chelmsford women to meet and connect
Chelmsford City Council’s On Your Team initiative aims to combat loneliness and improve mental health.
New cycling facility officially opens in central Chelmsford
Tower Gardens’ Cycle Skills Circuit has been officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Chelmsford.
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